The city, located near modern-day Licata in southwestern Sicily, offered a strategic position for monitoring coastal ports and navigation along the Salso River, known in antiquity as Himera ...

Parts of Sicily have had rainfall deficits of up to ... In late July, the first Italian navy tanker ship docked in Licata to supply 12 million liters (3.2 million gallons) to the most affected ...

Sicily has been influenced by many cultures ... Seafood lovers won't want to miss L 'Oste e Il Sacristano in Licata where visitors recommend the pasta in fish broth with red prawns.